German Society for Polar Research (DGP e.V.) Polar regions, climate change and society 28th International Polar Conference The German Society for Polar Research invites you to attend the 28th International Polar Conference to discuss the polar regions, climate change and consequences for the earth system and society. Contributions are welcome in the field of polar and high mountain research covering the following and related topics: Conference language: English (special German Sessions are possible) The conference will be held in cooperation with the Priority Program (SPP) 1158 „Antarctic Research with Comparative Studies in Glaciated Arctic Regions“ of the German Research Foundation (DFG). Detailed information on registration fees, excursions and program will be published on the conference website (https://polarforschung.de/events/28-internationale-polartagung-koeln/). Deadline for registration and submission of abstracts: April 30, 2020 - Polar Research in a Changing Society - Humans in the Changing Arctic - Coole Klassen – Polarbildung in der Schule - Atmosphere, Sea-Ice, and the Polar Ocean - Glaciers, Ice Sheets and Sea-level Rise - Hunting the Oldest Ice - Tectonics and Geodynamic Processes of Polar Regions - Stratigraphy and Evolutionary Dynamics at High Latitudes - Facing Polar Climate Change: Insights from the Past - Permafrost in a warming World: Impacts and Consequences - Organisms in the face of Climate Change: Discoveries and New Approaches - Astronomy and Astrophysics in Polar Regions - Needs for Innovative Polar Infrastructure - Polar Resources and Governance: Chances and Risks - Polar Ecosystems: State, Changes and Management - Polar Research through the Lens of an Artist September 6 – 11, 2020 University of Cologne, Germany 1st Circular Photo: G. Heinemann